We all love free things to do and events (especially now, in this economy!), but when it comes to art and culture, it’s even better. L.A. already has plenty of affordable activities and freebies to enjoy, from birthday rewards to free food during Cheeseburger Week, but nothing beats exploring local museums.
Each year, SoCal Museums launches the Museums Free-for-All initiative, offering free admission to its entire network of institutions across the region. In 2025, mark your calendar for Sunday, March 16 to take advantage of this opportunity. Here’s the full list of museums offering free entry this year:
- Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
🎟️ Advanced reservations are recommended
📍 6067 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036 - American Museum of Ceramic Art
🎟️ Advanced reservations are required
📍 399 N Garey Ave, Pomona, CA 91767 - Autry Museum of the American West
🎟️ Advanced reservations are required
📍 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA 90027 - Benton Museum of Art at Pomona College
📍 120 W Bonita Ave, Claremont, CA 91711 - Bowers Museum
📍 2002 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92706 - The Broad
🎟️ Advanced reservations are recommended. Walk-ups are available daily
📍 221 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012 - California Botanic Garden
🎟️ Advanced reservations are recommended
📍 1500 N College Ave, Claremont, CA 91711 - Catalina Museum for Art & History
📍 217 Metropole Ave, Avalon, CA 90704 - Columbia Memorial Space Center
📍 12400 Columbia Way, Downey, CA 90242 - Craft Contemporary
📍 5814 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036 - Forest Lawn Museum
📍 1712 S Glendale Ave, Glendale, CA 91205 - Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art at Pepperdine University
📍 24255 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90263 - The Getty Center
📍 1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90049 - Grammy Museum
📍 800 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015 - Hammer Museum
📍 10899 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024 - Holocaust Museum L.A.
🎟️ Reservations are required
📍 100 The Grove Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90036 - Institute of Contemporary Art, L.A.
📍 1717 E 7th St, Los Angeles, CA 90021 - The International Printing Museum
📍 315 W 9th St, Carson, CA 90745 - La Brea Tar Pits & Museum
🎟️ Advanced tickets are required
📍 5801 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036 - L.A. Plaza de Cultura y Artes
📍 501 N Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90012 - Lincoln Memorial Shrine
📍 125 W. Vine St, Redlands, CA 92373 - Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)
🎟️ Advanced tickets are required
📍 5905 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036 - The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA)
🎟️ Advanced tickets are recommended
📍 250 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012 - Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA)
📍 628 Alamitos Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802 - Museum of Tolerance
📍 9786 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90035 - Santa Barbara Museum of Art
📍 1130 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 - Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
🎟️ Advanced reservations encouraged
📍 2559 Puesta del Sol, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 - Santa Monica History Museum
📍 1350 7th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401 - Skirball Cultural Center
🎟️ Advanced tickets strongly recommended
📍 2701 N Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90049 - Wende Museum
📍 10808 Culver Blvd, Culver City, CA 90230